air quality

The Indianapolis metro area has decreased its rates of particle pollution only slightly since last year, according to a recent report from the American Lung Association.

Most of Indiana is expected to experience one to seven more days of poor air quality in 2054. That’s according to a new report by the First Street Foundation, a nonprofit risk mitigation research group.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires and pollution has triggered a statewide air quality action day in Indiana for Thursday.

Until the wildfires are under control, it might be best for Hoosiers to check the air quality before they go out and keep an N95 mask handy.

Many experts say it's best to stay inside if possible and wear an approved N95 mask if you have to be outside. However, poor air can still seep into homes and businesses.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management said Wednesday the air quality in Indiana is back to a healthy level.

Join us this Friday as we will talk with experts about the recent weather effects and air quality in Indiana.

Jonathan Raff, an IU professor who studies the chemistry of air pollution, said local weather conditions interact with wildfire smoke to worsen health outcomes for Hoosiers.

IDEM says we can reduce ozone by driving less, not refueling vehicles or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 p.m., and setting thermostats to 75 degrees or higher.

With temperature forecasts in the 90s until Saturday, it’s likely poor air quality will continue for most of the week.